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BJ05 KWZ

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,855 mi
Last recorded107,855 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 KWZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 107,855 miles

hand brake may require further adjustment in future.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 96,589 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 96,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 89,930 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 69,016 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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BJ05 KWZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 108,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ05 KWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ05 KWZ registered?

BJ05 KWZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is BJ05 KWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 KWZ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ05 KWZ have outstanding finance?

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